Libraries

Your local library isn't just for books - Kingston's libraries offer a range of services and things to do, including competitions, workshops, clubs, events and more.

Each library has a well-equipped Youth Section with teenage fiction and non-fiction books which cater for the full range of tastes and abilities of secondary school-aged library users.

The libraries also stock a wide range of graphic novels, music CDs and films on video and DVD designed to appeal to young people.

PlayStation 2 games at all branches
X-Box games at all branches except Tudor Drive
GameCube games at Tolworth and New Malden
Youth Fiction on Audio Tape and CD at Surbiton, New Malden and Kingston.

Team Read

Celebrate the National Year of Reading!

Can you read or listen to six books during the Summer Holidays? Then join the Team Read at your local Kingston Library!

There are stickers and small prizes to collect as you complete the challenge. Plus read four books and collect a free swim voucher (or free play session voucher for under fours) valid at Kingfisher or Malden Centre Pools. Read six books and collect a certificate and medal, and the chance to win £10 vouchers in a prize draw.

Team Read runs from July 1 to September 12 and is open to children and young people of all ages. Entry is free.

For more information about activities for children and young people at Kingston Libraries, please ask at your nearest Kingston Library.

Libraries Events and Regular Activities

Library and address	Events and regular activities	Opening times
Hook and Chessington Library The Hook Centre Hook Road Chessington KT9 1EJ	Connexions Every Tuesday, 4-6pm For 13-19 year olds Teenagers can come in and talk in confidence about any subject from exam pressures and careers advice to health and life style issues. Library resources will be available to use including computers and literature to compliment the sessions Homework Clubs Every Thursday, 4-5pm For 8-14 year olds Stuck on homework? Don't worry, come along to our supervised homework club offering help and advice on finding information. Come and use our online reference room, books, internet and word processing facilities. Study Period Every Tuesday, 4-6pm For 13-19 year olds Sister or brother on the computer? Television blaring? We have dedicated computers for quiet study available.	Mon: Closed Tue: 9:30am-8pm Wed: 9:30am-5:30pm Thu: 9:30am-5:30pm Fri: 9:30am-8pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun: Closed
Kingston Library Fairfield Road Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS	Homework Clubs Every Tuesday, 3:45-4:45pm In the Children's Library. A children's librarian will be on hand to help with any queries.	Mon: 9:30am-7pm Tue: 9:30am-5:30pm Wed: Closed Thu: 9:30am-8pm Fri: 9:30am-5:30pm Sat: 9am-5:30pm Sun: Closed
New Malden Library Kingston Road New Malden KT3 3LY	Homework Club Every Thursday, 4-5:15pm	Mon: 9:30am-8pm Tue: 9:30am-5pm Wed: Closed Thu: 9:30am-5:30pm Fri: 9:30am-8pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun: Closed
Old Malden Library Church Road Worcester Park KT4 7RD	Homework Club Evert Tuesday, 3:45-4:45pm For 8-14 year olds.	Closed between 12:30-1:30 on Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri/Sat Mon: 10am-7pm Tue: 10am-5pm Wed: Closed Thu: 10am-5pm Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 9-5:30pm Sun: Closed
Surbiton Library Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 6AG	Homework Club Every Tuesday, 4pm-5:15pm	Mon: 9:30-7pm Tue: 9:30am-5:30pm Wed: Closed Thu: 9:30am-5:30pm Fri: 9:30am-7:00pm Sat: 9:30am-5:30pm Sun: Closed
Tolworth Community Library 37/39 The Broadway Tolworth KT6 7DJ	Youth Reading Group Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm Are you aged 13-18? Do you love reading? If so then come along to Tolworth Library and join in discussion of your favourite reads and authors and recommend books to each other. It's very relaxed and good fun and we'd love to see you there. Homework Club Every Wednesday, 4pm-5:30pm	Mon: Closed Tue: 9:30am-8pm Wed: 9:30am-5.30pm Thu: 9:30am-5.30pm Fri: 9:30am-5.30pm Sat: 9:30am-5pm Sun: Closed
Tudor Drive Library Tudor Drive Kingston KT2 5QH	Homework Club Every Monday, 3:30-4:45pm	Mon: 10am-7pm Tue: 10am-5pm Wed: Closed Thu: 1:30-5pm Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: Closed